Harrow International School Appi Japan

Set among the mountains of Appi Kogen, Iwate Prefecture, Harrow International School Appi Japan is a place where world-class education combines with a full-boarding experience in stunning Japanese nature. As Japan's first 100% full-boarding British international school, Harrow Appi Japan offers a learning experience unparalleled by any other school.

Guided by Harrow's esteemed British international curriculum and delivered through the globally recognized International General Certificate of Secondary Education and A-Level programs, Harrow Appi Japan provides a 24/7 distraction-free learning environment where students experience a genuine holistic education, cultivating the balanced development of mind, body and spirit.

This extends well beyond the classroom. Harrow Appi Japan’s enrichment program, spanning sports, music, the arts and outdoor adventures set against the backdrop of Appi Kogen, gives students both the breadth of experiences to widen their horizons and the depth to cultivate their individual talents and passions. Every student leaves Harrow Appi Japan truly prepared for success at university and beyond.

Harrow Appi Japan is, in every sense, a school less ordinary. Set in the mountains of Appi Kogen, away from the distractions of today’s busy society, students can immerse themselves fully in learning, discovery and personal growth.

Our full-boarding environment nurtures the whole student. A broad and rigorous curriculum develops intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and a love of learning. An enrichment program unlike any other takes full advantage of the Appi Kogen surroundings to build physical resilience, healthy habits and a genuine appreciation for the natural world. And through Harrow’s house system, dedicated professionals support every student around the clock, fostering empathy, confidence and moral character.

The results in students who leaves Harrow Appi Japan as more than academic achievers. They leave as confident, compassionate and globally minded young adults — with a rich personal story of things achieved, lessons learned and challenges overcome, and lifelong friendships to accompany them on the journey ahead.

Harrow Appi Japan graduates earn places at leading universities across the U.K., U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia and beyond. Our inaugural Class of 2026 received offers from 81 universities across nine countries and regions, with 64 offers from institutions ranked in the QS World University Rankings Top 100. Crucially, students secured places across a wide range of rigorous academic disciplines, including mathematics, engineering, biochemistry, economics and the arts, reflecting the academic depth and breadth that a Harrow Appi education cultivates.

Behind these outcomes is a dedicated and highly experienced university counselling team that guides each student individually from the earliest stages of their school journey. Students benefit from university visits to leading institutions in the U.K. and the U.S., attendance at major international university fairs and university representatives invited directly to our Appi campus, bringing admissions expertise to students in their own environment.

This comprehensive, personalized approach ensures every Harrow Appi Japan student is equipped to identify the right universities, craft a compelling application and compete confidently for places at the world's most selective institutions.